Vegan Sloppy Joes

By Tracy

4 Person

30 Minutes

0 Calories

Hearty, flavorful Vegan Sloppy Joes made with fresh, simple ingredients, naturally sweetened, and they require just 30 minutes! Savory, smoky, perfectly sweet - a delicious plant-based meal! These would make the perfect meal to throw together when you need something quick and hearty to feed a crowd. One batch should generously serve four. And if you’re a solo diner, this recipe is great to have around during the week to reheat for easy, healthy dinners.

Ingredients

Sloppy Joes

black pepper
salt
4 gluten-free or whole-wheat hamburger buns
1/4 tsp. smoked or regular paprika (optional)
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. vegan-friendly Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. coconut sugar
15 oz. tomato sauce
1/2 medium red or green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 medium white or yellow onion, minced
2 tbsp. olive or grape seed oil

Lentils

2 cups water
1 cup green lentils, well rinsed

Method

01

To a small saucepan, add liquid and rinsed lentils and heat over medium-high heat.
02

In the meantime, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Season with a pinch each salt and pepper and stir to combine.
03

Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 18 minutes, or until tender. The water should have a constant simmer (not boil). Drain off any excess liquid and set aside.
04

Saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the peppers and onions are tender and slightly browned.
05

Next add tomato sauce, coconut sugar, vegan Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, and paprika (optional). Stir to combine.
06

Once the lentils are cooked, add them to the skillet as well, and stir to combine.
07

Continue cooking the mixture over medium-low heat until completely warmed through and thick, stirring occasionally - about 5-10 minutes.
08

Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more chili powder and/or cumin for smokiness, salt for saltiness, coconut sugar for sweetness, or worcestershire for depth of flavor.
09

Serve the mixture on toasted buns with sliced onion. Best when fresh, though leftover sloppy joe mixture will keep in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days, or in the freezer for 1 month.

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Vegan Sloppy Joes

4.5

( By Tracy )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Prep Time 5 Mins
Cook Time 25 Mins
Total Time 30 Mins

02 Ingredients

Sloppy Joes

black pepper

salt

4 gluten-free or whole-wheat hamburger buns

1/4 tsp. smoked or regular paprika (optional)

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. chili powder

1 tbsp. vegan-friendly Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp. coconut sugar

15 oz. tomato sauce

1/2 medium red or green bell pepper, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 medium white or yellow onion, minced

2 tbsp. olive or grape seed oil

Lentils

2 cups water

1 cup green lentils, well rinsed

03 Method

Step 1

To a small saucepan, add liquid and rinsed lentils and heat over medium-high heat.

Step 2

In the meantime, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Season with a pinch each salt and pepper and stir to combine.

Step 3

Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 18 minutes, or until tender. The water should have a constant simmer (not boil). Drain off any excess liquid and set aside.

Step 4

Saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the peppers and onions are tender and slightly browned.

Step 5

Next add tomato sauce, coconut sugar, vegan Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, and paprika (optional). Stir to combine.

Step 6

Once the lentils are cooked, add them to the skillet as well, and stir to combine.

Step 7

Continue cooking the mixture over medium-low heat until completely warmed through and thick, stirring occasionally - about 5-10 minutes.

Step 8

Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more chili powder and/or cumin for smokiness, salt for saltiness, coconut sugar for sweetness, or worcestershire for depth of flavor.

Step 9

Serve the mixture on toasted buns with sliced onion. Best when fresh, though leftover sloppy joe mixture will keep in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days, or in the freezer for 1 month.

04 Author